Healing Wave Aquatics (formerly Wave Academy) is honored to partner with a dynamic team of professionally certified Aquatic Practitioners. These talented men and women are in the water every day supporting Healing Wave Aquatics clients in their healing journeys. With great appreciation and respect we, at Healing Wave Aquatics , recognize this amazing team of Aquatic Practitioners for their dedication and service.
Healing Wave Aquatics Practitioners are all WATSU® certified Practitioners, and Licensed in Massage Therapy in the State of California. Practitioners are also available for private sessions, please email for private rates and availability.
For a look into why our practitioners choose to serve the military, veteran, and caregiver community - please see their personal comments below.
Sharon Plaché
Somatic Experiencing Trauma Training
Amen Clinic Certified Brain Health Professional
Certified Brainspotting® Practitioner
Certified Mirroring Hands Practitioner
HeartMath® Certified Trainer, Mentor & Intervention Practitioner
Certified LLLT/Cold Laser Practitioner
Neuro-Biofeedback & HRV Practitioner
Master NLP, MER® & Hypnosis Practitioner, Instructor & Mentor
ThetaHealing® Certificate of Science Master Teacher & Practitioner
Certified Havening Technique® Practitioner
Certified InnerWise® Mentor & Coach
Aquatic Therapy Practitioner/Mentor
Tyson Bierwolf
- National Holistic Institute Alumnus: Massage Therapist & Health Educator
- CAMTC Certified
- NCBTMB Nationally Board Certified Massage Therapist
- Certified Teacher & Advanced Practitioner - Northern-Style Thai Yoga Massage
- Watsu® & Waterdance® Certified Aquatic Practitioner
I am a practitioner at Healing Wave Aquatics because I am committed to using aquatic therapy in service of breaking the cycles of trauma in my own personal history, as well as sharing what I’ve learned with anyone whom I have the honor to work, so that they too may forge a new path forward. I have seen firsthand the profound effects of untreated post-traumatic stress in Veterans in multiple generations of my family, and working for this organization has given me the opportunity to embrace the chance to give back to the veteran community of San Diego in the best way I know how. Showing people what the water has to offer them is one of my greatest joys, and I feel so blessed to be able to share it with as many people as possible.
~ To Contact Tyson, email: tyson@healingwaveaquatics.org
Cheryl Zolla
HHP, CMT, Watsu® Practitioner, Aquatherics Practitioner, Jin Shin Practitioner, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner
I love seeing the transformation of our veterans—helping them where they are and providing for opportunities of healing in the pool. It’s so rewarding to see the transformation of our “floatees” from the beginning of a weekly session to its end. This amazing warm water bodywork work is so profound and continues to integrate into all aspects of their lives. So much changes for each participant, and as practitioners, we grow exponentially.
~ To Contact Cheryl, email: outkinks@hotmail.com